He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Briant says the man we should be venerating is Darius I, “the main conqueror and organizer of the empire.” Thousands of clay tablets found in Persepolis, in modern-day Iran, are finally being ...

Darius was an amazing figure but I’d say Alexander’s achievement was even greater.” Visitors to modern-day Iran can see remains of the empire at Persepolis, Susa and Pasargadae, the first ...